Goddard’s Madelyn Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Tia Wilson By Angela Brunk As a senior at Goddard High School, Madelyn Wilson is stepping into her final season with a clear focus. Wilson wants to be the best teammate and athlete she can be, while also helping younger players build a strong foundation for future success. A versatile player, Wilson serves […]
Buhler’s Khloe Blackwell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center

Photo by Shanae Strate By Angela Brunk Buhler High School’s Khloe Blackwell, a member of the Class of 2026, has spent her fall season doing what she loves most, running cross country, connecting with her teammates, and pushing herself to be her best. As a dedicated athlete who also competes in track and field each […]
Buhler’s Cole Unruh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College

Photo by Cole Campbell By Angela Brunk Buhler High School senior Cole Unruh is closing out his high school cross country career with a sense of accomplishment. This season marks the first time Unruh has been to regionals, a major milestone after six years of dedication to the sport. “My big goal this year was […]
Maize’s Olivia Pruitt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk Maize High School senior Olivia Pruitt has made the most of her final year, taking on new challenges and leading by example both on and off the course. As a varsity runner for the Maize cross country team, Pruitt has shown impressive dedication and growth, even though this is her first season […]
Washburn Rural Softball – Q & A with Josie Carlgren – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance

1. What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Washburn Rural HS? I love making so many memories with all the new people I meet and being an athlete at WRHS pushes me to be my best self everyday. 2. What grade are you in and what is your favorite subject? I am […]
McPherson’s Reesa Whorton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Traci Whorton By Angela Brunk As a senior on the McPherson High School cross country team, Reesa Whorton has taken on her final season with determination, consistency, and a positive mindset. After an injury-plagued junior year, Whorton returned focused on dropping her time by at least a minute while listening to her body […]
Derby’s Rowan Ake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

Photo by Sophia Rogers By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Rowan Ake is approaching his final cross country season with clear goals and unwavering determination. Ake’s primary focus is to push himself to his limits in every race and ensure that he leaves everything on the course. His ultimate goal is to qualify for […]
Goddard’s Levi Brownell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita

Photo by Gini Brownell By Angela Brunk Levi Brownell, a junior at Goddard High School, has emerged as the standout runner for Goddard’s cross country team, and he’s just getting started. With a personal best time of 18:01 set at the league meet this season, Brownell is on a mission to qualify for the state […]
Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Huey Counts By Angela Brunk Salina Central junior Kaylie Shultz is no stranger to success on the cross country course, and this season she’s aiming even higher. A standout distance runner, Shultz has set her sights on qualifying for the state meet both individually and with her team. A goal well within reach […]
Campus’ Jada Arneson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk Jada Arneson, a junior at Campus High School, is a dedicated cross country runner with big goals and a bigger heart. As she continues to push her limits on the course, Arneson is striving to break her personal record of 21:34 in the 5K. This is a goal that fuels her training […]